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Audi S8 (D2)

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3 versions · 3 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
4.2 V8 40V (360 KM) quattro tiptronic Selected Gasoline 360 KM 1999–2002
4.2 V8 32V (340 KM) quattro Selected Gasoline 340 KM 1996–1998
4.2 V8 40V (360 KM) quattro Selected Gasoline 360 KM 1999–2002

Selected engine version

4.2 V8 40V (360 KM) quattro tiptronic

Gasoline · 1999–2002

Engine power
360 KM
Torque
430 Nm
Engine displacement
4,172 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.6 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
S8
Version
S8 (D2)
Engine
4.2 V8 40V (360 KM) quattro tiptronic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1999
End of production
2002
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
6.6 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
21.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.6 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 3
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
334 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
AVP
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4172 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
360 KM @ 7000 obr./min
Torque
430 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29
Minimum trunk capacity
525 l
Curb weight
1750 kg
Gross weight
2350 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
2300 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2300 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trailer nose weight
95 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5034 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1418 mm
Wheelbase
2880 mm
Front track
1591 mm
Rear track
1580 mm
Front overhang
1018 mm
Rear overhang
1136 mm
Turning circle
12.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
5
Type of automatic gearbox
tiptronic
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent trapezoidal arm suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
245/45 R18
Rim size
8J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.2 V8 32V (340 KM) quattro

Gasoline · 1996–1998

Engine power
340 KM
Torque
410 Nm
Engine displacement
4,172 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.5 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
S8
Version
S8 (D2)
Engine
4.2 V8 32V (340 KM) quattro
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1996
End of production
1998
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.5 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
20.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
10.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
14.3 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 2
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
340 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
AHC
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4172 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
11.6
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
340 KM @ 6600 obr./min
Torque
410 Nm @ 3500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29
Minimum trunk capacity
525 l
Curb weight
1720 kg
Gross weight
2320 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
2100 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1900 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trailer nose weight
75 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5034 mm
Width
1880 mm
Width with unfolded mirrors
1973 mm
Height
1420 mm
Wheelbase
2882 mm
Front track
1587 mm
Rear track
1579 mm
Turning circle
12.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent trapezoidal arm suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
245/45 R18
Rim size
8J x 18
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

4.2 V8 40V (360 KM) quattro

Gasoline · 1999–2002

Engine power
360 KM
Torque
430 Nm
Engine displacement
4,172 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Maximum speed
250 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Audi
Model
S8
Version
S8 (D2)
Engine
4.2 V8 40V (360 KM) quattro
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1999
End of production
2002
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
250 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
5.4 s
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
20.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
NEDC
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
13.7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 3
CO2 measurement standard
NEDC
CO2 emissions
329 g/km

Engine

Engine model / code
AVP
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
4172 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
84.5 mm
Piston stroke
93 mm
Compression ratio
11
Number of valves per cylinder
5
Engine oil capacity
7.5 l
Coolant capacity
11 l
Power
360 KM @ 7000 obr./min
Torque
430 Nm @ 3400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
90 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.29
Minimum trunk capacity
525 l
Curb weight
1730 kg
Gross weight
2330 kg
Roof load
100 kg
Braked trailer load (8% slope start)
2300 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
2300 kg
Trailer load without brakes
750 kg
Trailer nose weight
95 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
5034 mm
Width
1880 mm
Height
1418 mm
Wheelbase
2880 mm
Front track
1591 mm
Rear track
1580 mm
Front overhang
1018 mm
Rear overhang
1136 mm
Turning circle
12.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
All-wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent trapezoidal arm suspension, Anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
245/45 R18
Rim size
8J x 18
ABS
yes